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Patient Care Assistant / Unit Administrative Assistant - Respiratory Acute Care
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
Rotating Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
employee wellness program
Career development opportunities
Job Description
Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital is a leading healthcare institution located in The Woodlands, Texas. Since opening in June 2017, this full-service acute-care hospital has been dedicated to providing exceptional medical services across a broad range of specialties. The hospital spans 725,000 square feet and offers advanced care similar to that of its flagship facility in the Texas Medical Center. The campus includes various specialized centers such as a Breast Care Center, Cancer Center, infusion center, heart and vascular services, neurology, orthopedics and sports medicine, rehabilitation services, wellness services, and an outpatient laboratory. With a comprehensive array of multispecialty physician... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent education
- Eighteen months of Certified Nursing Assistant, Certified Medical Assistant, or Patient Care Assistant experience
- One year of secretarial or office experience, college or vocational training, or six months of internal cross-training within Houston Methodist
- Prior healthcare experience and/or medical terminology preferred
- BLS (Basic Life Support) certification by American Heart Association required
- Demonstrates ability to safely perform assigned job tasks
- Proficient in English language skills necessary for safety and communication
- Effective communication skills with patients, physicians, family members, and co-workers
- Ability to perform basic patient care activities within defined limits
- Capable of operating and troubleshooting equipment such as fax, PC, printers, telephones
- Proficient computer application skills
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent education
- Eighteen months of experience as Certified Nursing Assistant, Certified Medical Assistant, or Patient Care Assistant
- One year of secretarial or office experience, college or vocational training, or six months of internal cross-training at Houston Methodist
- Prior healthcare experience and knowledge of medical terminology preferred
- BLS certification by American Heart Association
- Demonstrated competency in performing assigned nursing assistant tasks
- Proficiency in English communication for safety and security purposes
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, physicians, family, and coworkers
- Skilled in operating and troubleshooting common office equipment
- Proficient in computer applications relevant to job functions
Job Duties
- Perform delegated nursing assistant level tasks for assigned patient populations
- Assist with patient activities of daily living such as elimination, hygiene, comfort, safety, nutrition, and mobility
- Answer incoming telephone calls for the unit and transfer as appropriate
- Coordinate with physicians’ offices, bed management, transfer services, and Operations Administrator
- Document care administered, treatments, and procedures according to policy
- Pull and print daily reports including shift and charge nurse reports
- Organize unit workflow, paperwork, and proactively problem-solve
- Conduct rounding through the unit to check for environmental, equipment, and patient needs
- Serve as in-house courier for transporting labs and supplies
- Facilitate patient and family-centered care under the direction of licensed nurses
- Report observations and patient conditions to licensed staff
- Provide shift handoff communication at patient bedside
- Participate in peer-to-peer accountability to improve patient satisfaction and safety
- Utilize time efficiently between workload periods while assisting coworkers as needed
- Offer performance improvement solutions and engage in shared governance activities
- Maintain competency through ongoing skills assessments and training
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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